2005 Toyota Avensis 1.8L Petrol · LD05 BSU
2005 Toyota Avensis (1.8L, petrol). First registered 14 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 156,974 miles. MOT expired on 30 Aug 2024. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA AVENSIS
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,974 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LD05 BSU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2023
- 156,974 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD05 BSU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Avensis (LD05 BSU) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
LD05 BSU Mileage History
- 17/08/2022144,018 mi
- 22/08/2022144,201 mi+183 mi
- 30/08/2023156,974 mi+12,773 mi
Average of roughly 12,518 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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